With such a scenic community, it's no surpise that the submissions for our Lens on St. Croix Valley 2022 photo contest were stunning.
During August we asked you to share your images of the valley with us, and over September we asked you to pick your favorites. Now, we're pleased to share the winners in our five categories: City Landmarks, Community Activities & Events, People & Families, Pets and Wildlife & Nature.
Keep an eye out, these winners and participants may be featured in our Last Glace page in future print issues through 2023.
City Landmarks
1st Place
Title: Early morning fall fishing in Stillwater by Todd Kockelman
2nd Place
Title: St. Croix Sundog by Jonathan Quijano
3rd Place
Title: Sunrise on the St Croix by Kirby Ehrreich
Community Activities & Events
1st Place
Title: ice fishing on Perch Lake, St Croix County by Lucy McNellis
2nd Place
Title: quintessential day on the St Croix River by Lucy McNellis
3rd Place
Title: Look Ma 10 Fingers by Maribeth Lundeen
People & Families
1st Place
Title: Appreciation by Jonathan Quijano
2nd Place
Title: Night Life by Jonathan Quijano
3rd Place
Title: Kayaking Big Marine Lake by Sarah Lilja
Pets
1st Place
Title: Christmas Kitty by Todd Kockelman
Wildlife & Nature
1st Place
Title: Short Eared Owl by Lisa Townsend
2nd Place/Readers' Choice
Title: evening sky, Perch Lake, St Croix county by Lucy McNellis
3rd Place
Title: Painted Lady by Lisa Townsend